Request for Proposals - Design/Installation of Fire Sprinkler System for Lewis County Homeless Shelter

Lewis County is seeking proposals from qualified firms to design, supply, and install a fire sprinkler system in a former bank and office building at 2015 NE Kresky Ave in Chehalis, WA, which Lewis County is renovating into a night-by-night homeless shelter. The change of occupancy from bank to shelter will require the installation of a fire suppression system, which is anticipated to be an NFPA 13R system. This Request for Proposals under RCW 39.04.290 seeks a firm to design, supply, and install an appropriate fire suppression system in accordance with all requirements, and in consultation/coordination with Lewis County’s architectural firm (BCRA) and construction manager (Valley View). Proposals must be submitted via OpenGov by July 12 at 6:00PM. No other method of submission is acceptable. Furthermore, there is a required walk-through of the project site at 2015 NE Kresky Ave, Chehalis, WA on June 28, 2024 at 9:00am. Applicants must have a representative attend this walk-through to be eligible. Applicants who for good cause cannot attend the walk-through at that date and time may receive written permission to walk-through the site at an alternative time. However, in the interests of providing uniform and fair information to all applications, such requests should be sought sparingly and will not be granted lightly. Selection will be based on compliance with the RFP, experience, reputation, qualifications, quality of proposed service/products, ability to perform the work, speed of performance, pricing, and references. It is not the case that the lowest responsible bidder will be selected; price is only one factor among others. This project is subject to state funding requirements. The installation will be subject to prevailing wage, a 20% apprenticeship requirement, and compliance with Evergreen Sustainable Design Standards (ESDS). ESDS compliance can affect the types of materials that can be used (e.g., requirements about adhesives/sealants or insulation) and may require certain energy practices. The installer will have to supply documentation that it met the requirements.